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[Dipp]

Hi guys!

Please help me. I need all the recommendations that i can possibly get from this group..
Here's the scene:


I am a keyboardist[musician] and haven't used my keyboards with a Mac/Pc using Midi. I know what it can do but haven't tried it. I believe a midi interface is best for this setup. What is a good brand that will work with Mac since I will be soon exploring Mac as well.

Also, what is a good audio interface and a good software? Is Garage Band enough? Im not sure though if Gband supports midi.

I have read about M-audio. Is this a good brand? MOtu is a bit expensive If there are complete starter kits out there, please let me know. Are there suppliers here? I am looking for a Sonar Power Studio-like gear that will work for Mac and PC.

Thanks for reading!

Best Regards,

dp

[ironhead]

well there are many sound cards out there but i think agood starter kit is digidesign mbox 1 its pretty cheap
and it come wth protool.
BUT IF YOU ARE THINKING OF DOING A LOT OF MIDI WORK PROTOOL IS NOT THE BEST FOR MIDI .
THE EASIEST ONE OUT THERE IS SONAR BUT IT S ONLY FOR PC
AS FAR AS MAC YOU CAN TRY CUBASE WICH A VERY GOOD AND STABLE PROGRAM
OR REASON
I USED LOGIC AUDIO BUT ITS A VERY ADVANCE PROGRAM FOR BIGINNERS.
M AUDIO IS GOOD ALSO OR YOU CAN LOOK FOR A USED HI END AUDIO INTERFACE ON THE EBAY ANOTHER GOOD SOUND CARD IS THE FOCUSRITE SAFIRE WHICH ALMOST O LATENCY AND AS ITS OWN HI END PLUGINS AND PROGRAM TO RECORD